Posted on 05/05/2014 7:28:48 PM PDT by SeekAndFind
As we know, the search for an “establishment” candidate has been on in the GOP for a while now, a savior who can rescue the party from Rand Paul or Ted Cruz. That man, of course, is Jeb Bush. Last week on Hardball, Kathleen Parker said he is definitely running. She’s a conservative columnist but not a wacko, has establishment GOP credentials and Florida ties to boot. And she spoke with the air of someone who had had this nugget leaked to her specifically so that she would go out on national TV and blurt it out.
So take the idea of a Bush candidacy seriously. He’ll get many of the biggest donors and most plugged-in operatives, and he’ll immediately be spoken of by the media as a, if not the, GOP frontrunner.
So far, so normal. But here’s where things get interesting. Historically, “establishment” in this context also basically means “most formidable” and “most electable.” Look at the track record. Mitt Romney was the establishment candidate in 2012, John McCain in 2008, Jeb’s brother in 2000. Two of these three never became president, but there’s no doubt that all three were the best the GOP had to offer in their given years. Who would have run better than McCain in 2008? Maybe, possibly Romney himself. But not Mike Huckabee or Ron Paul. And 2012’s lineup besides Romney was comic relief. Any one of them couldn’t have topped 200 electoral votes. And Dubya, of course, won. (Well, “won,” but that’s a different column.)
It’s an iron law of presidential politics: The establishment candidate is, almost by definition, the most formidable candidate. Well, I guess iron ain’t what it used to be, because here’s the funny thing: Jeb Bush is not any stronger against Hillary Clinton
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That guy is a real POS.
Haha!!! Nice!
Yeah, someone mentions “balls” and right away, Khent gets worked up... Khent’s probably humping the azalea bush right now yelling “Ouch! prickly!!!”
Puh-LEEEEZE. Imagery is truly in the eye of the beholder.
It’s a matter of feline integrity to be the most beautiful kitty on the block and deeply personal to Sasu (the cat) whose grooming needs are met with regularity, and of which you have made a mockery. :D
“...and of which you have made a mockery. :D...”
But it was done Lovingly and in good fun!!!! I would never insult your cat, my dear lady!!! haha!!
Being a dog person, and having a Golden (and beagles too), I definitely understand the need for grooming. Goldens quickly go from Beauty to Complete, Absolute, Total, and Unrecognizable MESS in about 30 seconds. Mine LOVES mud, water, snow, cut grass, etc., so we keep her shaved up short.
I had a cat too, for 17 years, back when I was growing up. I remember her hacking up hairballs, eyes bugging out, and that sound... it was comical AND gross!!! Haha!
What he says is true.
Well, that one didn’t want to open... and it’s probably a GOOD thing...
Tell Khent to go hump a willow tree...
Well, of course.
If we both pal around with GOPsterinMA, we all share a sense of humor. A permanent hazing machine, we are! %:/
I dunno.. I have an immense respect for a most old folks.
Actually, it’s Burt Reynolds. Funny.
Khent said he acquired some of your dryer lint and is going to “use” it.
It’s not “old” people - it’s the “antique” mentality.
It’s all around on here.
My humor is best described as Tourette’s with dashes of sarcasm and good ole fashion “I hate everyone”.
Yeah, my buddy GOPSter... he’s one o’ the Good Folk!
Back @ you!
Sometimes, the blocker software doesn’t let Youtube videos open.
It’s totally arbitrary... some work, others don’t.
As for the dryer lint... that was dog hair from my dog blankets. I washed them the other day; and one of them has Mange (and you know what THAT does to hair...). Tell him to “Have Fun!”
“...Tourette’s with dashes of sarcasm and good ole fashion “I hate everyone”...”
... and a side order of Napalm for good measure...
“Tell him to ‘Have Fun!’”
I think she already did...
Yes, cleanse the area. Permanently.
LOL! Works for me.
Napalm! Ha!
Call you “Mr. Clean!”
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